The Syntax of Early English (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780521556262)

This book is a guide to the development of English syntax between the Old and Modern periods. Beginning with an overview of the main features of early English syntax, it gives a unified account of the significant grammatical changes that occurred during this period. Four leading experts demonstrate how these changes can be explained in terms of grammatical theory and the theory of language acquisition. Drawing on a wealth of empirical data, the book covers a wide range of topics including changes in word order, infinitival constructions and grammaticalization processes.

Author: Olga Fischer,Ans Van Kemenade,Willem Koopman
ISBN-10: 0521556260
ISBN-13: 9780521556262
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 01/04/2001
Pages: 360
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.06lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d